Rick A. Hizey

Rick A. Hizey, 68, of Parsons, passed away at 8:37 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born December 5, 1949 in Parsons, Kansas to Roy and Eunice (Weirich) Hizey. He grew up and attended school in Galesburg where he was a 1967 graduate of Galesburg High School. Rick later attended Labette Community Junior College in Parsons, Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri, and Mid-South Christian College in Memphis, Tennessee.

He and Mary E. Dulavey were married January 24, 1967 in Galesburg. Following marriage, they lived mostly in the Parsons area.

Rick started building houses with his dad after high school and built his first "spec" house on his own in Prairie West at the age of 18. He continued to build many houses in the Prairie West and Clark additions. During college, he worked at the Physical Plant at Ozark Bible College and filled in as a supply preacher at various area churches. After working 8 ½ years as Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Parsons, Rick retired on September 29, 2016. He established R&M Properties and managed numerous rental properties. Rick was currently managing condo rental properties in Branson, Missouri as well as remodeling a home in Parsons.

He was a member of the Galesburg Christian Church. He enjoyed anything pertaining to construction, raising cattle, was an avid KU basketball fan, and family activities above all else.

Survivors include:

His loving wife of 51 years, Mary, of the home

Three Daughters – Cynthia Kramer and her husband, Mike, of Overland Park, KS

Lisa Cramer of Galesburg, KS

Julie Storm and her husband, Dustin, of Webb City, MO

Eight Grandchildren – Kelsey Raper and her husband, Josh, Karlin Cornell and her husband, Ethan, Kaylee Cramer, Cole Cramer, Camryn Cramer, Sydnie Storm, Allie Storm, and Kenzie Storm

Four Great-Grandchildren

Three Brothers – Bob Hizey of Augusta, KS

Tom Hizey of Galesburg, KS

Ted Hizey and his wife, Sandra, of Galesburg, KS

One Sister – Judy Newberry and her husband, Kelly, of Galesburg, KS

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

A Host of Friends

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hizey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Galesburg. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Galesburg Christian Church or Kiamichi Men's Clinic. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.